CLIENT BENEFITS COORDINATOR

$45,760 - $45,760/Yr

BrightSpring Health Services - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

1,001-5,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Client Benefits Coordinator at ResCare Community Living plays a crucial role in managing the admission process for individuals seeking services. This position involves verifying eligibility for Medicaid and Social Security benefits, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed, and maintaining compliance with state systems. The coordinator is responsible for ongoing verification of benefits and ensuring that individuals remain eligible for services while providing administrative support across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Verifies eligibility for Medicaid and Social Security benefits prior to admission.
• Oversees completion of all admission paperwork and ensures timely submission.
• Completes Medicaid applications on the day of admission to maintain coverage.
• Maintains verification of transmission for Medicaid applications.
• Ensures all individual resources are accounted for before admission.
• Responsible for entry of benefits and personal spending on Room and Board Agreements.
• Submits documentation concerning Representative Payee to Client Trust Fund.
• Works with Client Trust Fund Coordinator to set up RFMS Account.
• Ensures individuals are enrolled with the correct Medicare Part D provider.
• Enters admission information into required state systems and Interactant.
• Completes Room and Board Templates for shared household expenses.
• Checks and responds to Quickbase assignments regarding Medicaid eligibility issues.
• Completes Medicaid Redetermination annually or as needed.
• Files Medicaid Appeals within the required timeframe.
• Notifies Medicaid or Social Security of any changes in benefits and wages.
• Completes Redetermination for Food Stamps as required.
• Ensures all individuals remain eligible for benefits at all times.
• Communicates changes to Level of Need based on submitted IDRCs.
• Reviews Quickbase for utilization issues requiring IPC revisions.
• Monitors and assures Room & Board is received for non-payee individuals.

Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of related office management or bookkeeping experience.
• Human Resources experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the disability services field.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Social Security processes.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $22.
• Full-time employment with potential for career growth.